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1.38 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Art Deco style rose cut diamond ring. Center stone, 1.38ct oval rose cut diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 3.19 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA Certified 14k Rose Gold 3.19ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Raymond Lee Jewelers in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Verragio 2.62 Carat Oval Cut Ruby GIA and Double Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Verragio
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Verragio ring that features a beautiful 2.62 carat oval cut ruby that is centered by a
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Mark Broumand 2.46 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning diamond engagement ring showcases a 1.91ct radiant cut center diamond, GIA certified
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Mark Broumand 1.57 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tone diamond engagement ring features a ravishing 1.00ct oval cut center diamond, GIA
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Diamond oval shaped halo engagement ring 18k white and rose gold
Located in London, GB
This exquisite engagement ring boasts a stunning illusion set natural round diamond as its
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mark Broumand 1.68 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique diamond engagement ring features a stunning 1.01ct cushion cut center diamond, EGL
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2010s Engagement Rings

Art Deco Style Diamond Old European-Cut and Sapphire Engagement Ring, 18k White
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Style Diamond Old European-Cut and Sapphire Ring. Matching Earrings available. Ring
Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mark Broumand 1.57 Carat Oval Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This two-tone diamond engagement ring features a ravishing 1.00ct oval cut center diamond, GIA
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Diamond Flower Cluster Engagement Ring, .30 Carats in 14 Karat Rose Gold Lv
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Astonish your loved one with this beautiful rose gold diamond flower ring! The diamonds all
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Open Engagement Mixed Cuff Minimalist Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
distinctive ring. Product Specifications: - 1 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Diamond (F/VS2 with GIA
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morris David 0.75 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 0.75 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring G SI 14K White Gold 100
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone 1.18Ct Multi Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Three Stone 1.18Ct Multi Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat White Gold Celebrate your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone 1.18Ct Multi Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Three Stone 1.18Ct Multi Cut Natural Diamond Engagement Ring 14 Karat White Gold Celebrate your
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Genuine 1.68 Cts Tanzanite and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Tanzanite and Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural tanzanite of 1.68
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Shape White Jade and Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Alternating round and marquise diamond with an oval cut icy white jade create an alluring pattern
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Jade, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Suzy Levian 18K Two-Tone White Rose Gold Round White Diamond Engagement Ring
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
and rose gold setting with a round-cut, fancy yellow diamond center stone (1.01ct) . An array of white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Old European Cut Diamond Ring (Approx. 1.10-Carats), 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Edwardian-inspired engagement ring showcases a captivating antique old European cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Pear Shaped Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Stone Details: Approx. 1ctw Pear Shaped Diamond. Diamond is Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Featuring GIA 1.18 Carat Diamond
Located in San Francisco, CA
and fire. The ring is currently a size 6 and can easily be resized up or down. A rose gold engagement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marquise Diamond Unique Engagement Ring Handmade Custom Made Jewelry Rose Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An unique engagement ring set with a 0.30ct marquise diamond at the centre with accent marquise
Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Diamond White Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
halo of glistening Rose-cut white diamonds which surrounds it. Bold, yet intricate, this one-of-a-kind
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.75 Carat Oval Cut Morganite with Diamond Accents 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 10k Rose Gold jewelry boasts 5X7 Oval-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1pcs) 0.75
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1.60 Carat Classic Morganite Oval Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
& Grace ring. The 10k Rose Gold jewelry boasts 7X9 Oval-Cut Prong Setting Genuine Morganite (1pcs) 1.60
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Fine Quality Engagement Ring Set with 0.69ct of G VS Diamonds in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality Engagement Ring Set with 0.69ct of G VS Diamonds in 18ct Rose Gold This unique cluster
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2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Peter Suchy GIA Certified 2.45 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond three-stone ring. Mounted in 18k rose gold, this 1920's GIA bezel set 2.45ct emerald cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cushion Cut Ceylon Blue Sapphire and Bagguatte Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
- 6 Round Brilliant cut High Quality Bagguatte Diamonds, total carat around 0.38ct - D-F in color and
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.90ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Half-Eternity Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Ring Style: Halo Engagement Ring Band Style: Straight with Half Eternity Diamonds Band Width: Approx
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three Stone Emerald Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Three Stone Emerald Cut Moissanite Engagement 14k gold Ring. Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Butterfly Diamond Ring - 18K Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Embrace the enchantment of our Ruby Butterfly Diamond Ring, a stunning piece of jewelry artistry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA Certified 3.66 Carats Oval Cut Fancy Light Pink Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 3.66 carats oval cut pink diamond certified by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

Rectangle Cut Pink Morganite Orange Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style Rose Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
gemstone radiates from within a sparkling halo of bright round brilliant cut diamonds punctuated east and
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Rose-Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Rosette Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
like a rosette in 2 tones : gold and platinum. Rose-cut diamonds enhance the setting as well as the
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Emerald Cut Moissanite Three Stone Engagement 14k gold Ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Emerald Cut Moissanite Three Stone Engagement 14k gold Ring. Three Stone Emerald Cut Rings. 3 Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Clover Ring. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rose Cut Diamond White Gold Art Deco Style Modern Three-Piece Ring
Located in Berkeley, CA
piece masterpiece.The center rose cut diamond is 0.35 carats and the two other rings have a total of 14
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2010s American Modernist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Oval-Shaped Rose-Cut Blue Sapphire Cts 1.95 Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
engagement ring promises to make every moment unforgettable. All our stones and diamonds are sourced from
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mixed Cut 2.87Ct Natural Diamond Engagement Half Band Ring 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mixed Cut 2.87Ct Natural Diamond Engagement Half Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Rose Gold Old Cut Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.77 Carat Oval Cut Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
This extraordinarily beautiful ring is made of a stunning Oval cut Emerald weighing approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.10 Carat Diamond and Oval Cut Morganite 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This stunning ring is made by our experts in 14 karat rose gold and accentuated with 6 round cut
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2010s Indian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Diamond and 7X7 mm Cushion Cut Morganite 14Karat Rose Gold Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This ring is Crafted beautifully in 14 karat Rose gold and this sparkling design studded with 42
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Rose Gold

Certified 2ct FSI Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with 22ct Yellow Gold
Located in Brisbane, AU
2ct FSI emerald cut exquisite diamond Ready to post Platinum with 22ct yellow gold detail GIA
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2010s Australian Artist Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian 14k Diamond Engagement Ring .08ct
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful diamond ring from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold, the
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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

1.68 Carat GIA G/IF Square Emerald Cut Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Square emerald cut diamond is set in an 18 karat rose gold mounting with split double prongs. The diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Silver Old European and Rose Cut Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
This antique silver ring features an intricate filigree design highlighted by 0.22tcw of diamonds
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver

18k White Gold Oval-Shaped Rose-Cut Yellow Sapphire Cts 1.45 Diamond Engagement
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and vitality. It is intricately crafted in a mesmerizing rose cut. Encircling this luminous
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Ct Natural Round Cut Diamond Engagement Ring 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Teal Sapphire Diamond Ring
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Metal: 14k yellow gold Stone: Natural Green Sapphire Stone size: 1 carat Stone Shape: Emerald Cut
Category

2010s North American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

2.56ct Emerald Cut Tanzanite Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold, Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined tanzanite and diamond engagement ring by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Wh...

14K Rose Gold Over Silver 3/8ct Diamond Double Frame Cross Over Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
An exquisitely beautiful double frame split shank engagement ring in 14k rose gold plated .925
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Ring. This beautiful ring is
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dazzling 0.70ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Dazzling 0.70ct Double Excellent Ideal Cut Diamonds Pave Ring in 18k Rose Gold - GIA Certified
Category

2010s Israeli Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Princess Cut Engagement Ring SI/HI Certified Diamond Prong Set
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
timeless craftsmanship, this diamond gold engagement ring isn’t just a piece of jewelry it’s a promise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.08 Carat Classic Morganite Round Cut and Diamond 10K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
-Cut Prong Setting Diamond (22pcs) 0.14 Carat and accent stones for a lovely design. This ring is
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

1.09 Carat Oval-Cut Aquamarine with Diamond Accents 14K Rose Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round-cut white Diamond (2 Pcs) 0.05 Carat accent stones for a lovely design. This Ring is weight 1.64
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut diamond engagement ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Rose Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 207 vintage editions and 346 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rose cut diamond engagement ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a rose cut diamond engagement ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Single Stone, Roshe Jewels and Mark Broumand are consistently popular. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and emerald cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rose cut diamond engagement ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring?

On average, a rose cut diamond engagement ring at 1stDibs sells for $6,787, while they’re typically $520 on the low end and $775,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in. 

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry. 

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.